Ideal 61532 User Manual
Automatic Circuit Identifier
with Analog Receiver
The task of locating AC circuits is now made quick and easy. No more
guessing or trial and error when it comes to locating the correct circuit
breaker supplying power to an AC outlet or lighting fixture.
guessing or trial and error when it comes to locating the correct circuit
breaker supplying power to an AC outlet or lighting fixture.
WARNING:
Use extreme care when working around AC circuits, severe shock hazards
exist. Your IDEAL Automatic Circuit Identifier is not intended to replace
good electrical practices, but to assist you in knowing how your home or
work-place is wired. A qualified electrician should perform all corrective
work. Follow applicable electrical codes. If used on a circuit controlled
by a dimmer, turn the dimmer to the highest on position. Do not use in
cardiac care areas. Always double check with a voltage tester/meter that
the correct breaker or fuse was turned off before performing any work.
exist. Your IDEAL Automatic Circuit Identifier is not intended to replace
good electrical practices, but to assist you in knowing how your home or
work-place is wired. A qualified electrician should perform all corrective
work. Follow applicable electrical codes. If used on a circuit controlled
by a dimmer, turn the dimmer to the highest on position. Do not use in
cardiac care areas. Always double check with a voltage tester/meter that
the correct breaker or fuse was turned off before performing any work.
Features:
• Automatically and quickly finds correct breaker
• Transmitter works on 120VAC
• Verifies presence of power
• Automatically and quickly finds correct breaker
• Transmitter works on 120VAC
• Verifies presence of power
Locating A Circuit Breaker or Fuse:
1. Verify the proper AC voltage level at the wall outlet with an IDEAL
1. Verify the proper AC voltage level at the wall outlet with an IDEAL
voltage tester.
2. Plug the transmitter into the receptacle.
3. Go to the circuit breaker panel box.
4. Turn the receiver on, and allow it to complete its self-test away from power.
5. Place the flat surface of the tapered end of the receiver directly onto the
3. Go to the circuit breaker panel box.
4. Turn the receiver on, and allow it to complete its self-test away from power.
5. Place the flat surface of the tapered end of the receiver directly onto the
circuit breaker or fuse as shown. If the receiver is held at any other angle
inaccurate readings may occur.
inaccurate readings may occur.
6. Move the receiver down each side of the panel passing over each breaker
or fuse, the receiver will beep continuously and the LED will turn off at the
circuit powering the transmitter.
circuit powering the transmitter.
7. Turn breaker off and check that the LED of the transmitter, in the outlet are off to
confirm you have selected the correct breaker or fuse to turn off.
Locating a Circuit Breaker or Fuse Controlling an Incandescent Light Fixture
1. If the incandescent light fixture is controlled by a wall switch, make sure the wall switch is OFF.
2. Remove light bulb.
3. Install a Screw-in socket adapter (not included).
4. Plug the transmitter into the adapter.
5. Turn on the wall switch and follow the procedure described in Locating a Circuit Breaker or Fuse steps 3
through 7.
1. If the incandescent light fixture is controlled by a wall switch, make sure the wall switch is OFF.
2. Remove light bulb.
3. Install a Screw-in socket adapter (not included).
4. Plug the transmitter into the adapter.
5. Turn on the wall switch and follow the procedure described in Locating a Circuit Breaker or Fuse steps 3
through 7.
BATTERY REPLACEMENT:
Remove battery cover. Insert new 9V battery into battery compartment and re-install battery cover.
Remove battery cover. Insert new 9V battery into battery compartment and re-install battery cover.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Operating Voltage: 100-140VAC
Operating Frequency: 47-63Hz
Maximum Load: 18A (4ms) at 120VAC, 200mW max, at 120VAC
Duty Cycle: Max: 4mS every 16.6mS (continuous), (.24%)
Weight (excluding battery): Transmitter approx 50gr., Receiver approx. 85 gr.
Power Supply: 9VDC battery
Operating Temperature: 0 to 50ºC
Operating Voltage: 100-140VAC
Operating Frequency: 47-63Hz
Maximum Load: 18A (4ms) at 120VAC, 200mW max, at 120VAC
Duty Cycle: Max: 4mS every 16.6mS (continuous), (.24%)
Weight (excluding battery): Transmitter approx 50gr., Receiver approx. 85 gr.
Power Supply: 9VDC battery
Operating Temperature: 0 to 50ºC
#61-532
Power Switch
Battery Compartment
LED
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